The Trustee Senate will look at the challenges scheme Trustees face and ask how they can best address some of these challenges. It will also explore what the future is likely to hold for Trustees and assess the common themes emerging.

This webinar will look at the issue of mental health wellbeing in the workplace – asking the steps employers can take to improve the mental health of their employees; and looking at how things such as early intervention strategies can help.

The US equity investment environment has gradually shifted from active management to passive investing in both institutional and retail channels in recent years.

The US Large Cap Core Strategy provides exposure to quality US companies with sustainable competitive advantages and the ability to generate significant cash flow. We look for the best companies, at the right valuation, and hold for the long-term.

This new paper examines the increased focus on Responsible Investment in all its various forms, and reflects the growing awareness from investors globally that non-financial risks may have a meaningful impact on long-term financial performance.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to Responsible Investment, including the main approaches and the investor landscape.

Changes at JPMorgan Fleming AM

Porter worked for JPMorgan since 1984. Before that he was chief investment officer of the Fleming equity and balanced process globally. He also held positions at Jardine Fleming Group and Guardian Royal Exchange.

In his new role, Porter will have responsibility for all quoted equities and balanced funds for the firm as well as senior investment heads in those areas.

In addition, Pablo Forero, currently chief investment officer for international equities at JPMorgan, will take on a new role working directly with Porter.

Forero has been with the firm since 1990, before which he spent six years at Manufacturers Hanover Bank as head of global markets.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to the actuarial assumptions it uses in valuations in a bid to better reflect the bulk annuity market, with schemes set to move into surplus on aggregate.